NuttyGambler Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 I've seen some great looking swirled worms handpours that have a look like the stuff (dirt or whatever) found in real worms. How is this done? Pour two colors at the same time? Highlights? Thanks much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVaGitzit Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 I would also like to know this. Any of you experienced pourers out there can help some brothers out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 I know a few guys that have tried it on stik baits. Its very dificult to do but it can be done . 1st way pour a half inch of each color into the mold until its full then get a piece of metal thats is narrow but wide( has to be a rectangle) that will fit into the mold. push it down to the bottom and spin it slowly as you pull it out 2nd way use 2 pouring pans and pour the plastic slowly into the mold( one pouring pan on each side) it blends pretty nice to make is swirl take a rectangle rod and spin it as your pulling it out. Some guys have done it with drills 3rd way fabricate some type of device that has 2 holes for each color of plastic, have the mold turn (easiest way) pour the plastic into the fabricate funnel so to speak while the mold is turning. one other way is to pour 2 hot plastics into a fresh pyrex measuring cup and mix it slowly with a knife until its swirled, then pour it into the mold. Problems with this is you will loose alot of plastic when the 2 colors mix so practice with colors that will mix into something you like. Like white and red for example when you reheat it it will be pink. I havent had good success maybe about a 30% success rate, I am sure once you get a system it will work pretty good. these are just some things that my customers have told me about and what I have suggested to them. Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVaGitzit Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Thank Del. I will be placing a order with you soon. You have definately won me over with you willingness to help us new guys. This will be my first pours. Talk to you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 you know I got to thinking about this a little more. if you got a small metal funnel and mounted it in place, then grabbed a sit in spin(kids have one) or something similar modified it so it would hold mold it shoudl work. Maybe an old bicycle or something that spins. You would have to center the hole on the mold one at a time but it might just work with a litle back yard mechanics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 kinda like a spin casting machine some of the lead heads use? Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyGambler Posted July 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Finally got back here. Thanks so much for the ideas. Gonna try them all and see what works best for me. At least I know it is not another product I need to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overkill Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 what if you fixed ( maybe soldered ) a divider down the middle of a small pouring pan. Then you wouldn't have to try and control two colors @ once? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe S. Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 I've noticed something when I make my red bug color, I mix red with black to get the desired color, I always add the red first and stir it up, then I'll add the black, after a few stirs with the black it is very swirly until completely stirred up. Wonder if you just had you're base color and stirred completely then added your other color and only gave it a few stirs it would work I want to get some tequiola sunrise action going. Hmmmm........ Gonna have to do some testing maybe tonight, dunno though, checked the thermometer in the shed last night and it was a 101? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabefishing Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 just a quick thought, i was gonna test it out firt, but meh... how about using 2 stainless steel syringe/needle and a lazy susan to spin? You can use different diameter needles to adjust the flow of the plastic.... like a 3mm for base colour and a 1mm for the swirl- the 1mm would come out slower.... from there you could build some type of lever/arm to push the plastic out evenly... i'm gonna give it a go in the coming weeks, but please someone try it first lol just thinking out loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley-cowboy Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 HERE ARE RESULTS.... SEE PHOTO QUESTION THO: "Who are the pretty colors for! The fish.... or the fisherman?" I would never put one of these things on my hook. Looks like I'd be fishing for "CLOWN" fish. Gotta say tho, they were easy to pour if you know the "SECRET. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Tim....You hit the nail on the head buddy...these are made to catch fishermen, not necessarily fish.... A laminate bait makes more sense to me BUT some are trying to catch fishermen as with the Wave Tiki sticks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley-cowboy Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 YA know Jim, The more bait I see on the shelves, the more I am glad I pour my own. What happened to basic colors... FISH CATCHIN' COLORS! I pour what my customers request. The funny thing is, their next order is for the basics. WHAT CAN I SAY.... You know the routine as well as I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Give me green pumpkin, watermelon red, and black or don't pour for me!!!!!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley-cowboy Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 NEED I SAY MORE???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bump Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 That is the difference between guys who pour their own and those who buy at whatever stores. The guy pouring his own knows what he needs to catch fish and pours it. The guy walking in the store isnt thinking about what the fish are eating. He is thinking how his buddy will be impressed with the cool never before seen by the fish color that he is using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley-cowboy Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 I just wonder how many "SWIRLED BAITS" the touring pros are using. I venture to say NOT ONE. They use what catches fish. I did that expirement to prove a point... THATS IS, it can be done very easy w/o all the fuss of any moving devices or hassles. Give me basic colors like Jim said.... They catch fish. WHAT does a swirled stick represent anyway? OPPSSS, I forgot, they must have an underwater carnival going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Maybe all the swirled stuff hypnotizes the bass into swallowing your bait ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
